방
bang[pa̠ŋ]
The Korean word for 'room' is 방 (bang).
방 is the standard word used to describe indoor rooms within a house or a typical building, such as a bedroom or a living room.
Meaning: division in a building (noun)
Which one should you use?
For example, 교실 refers specifically to a classroom and 강의실 refers to a lecture room.
How do you pronounce it?
bang
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use 방 to mean physical 'space' or 'capacity' as you might in English (for example, when asking if there is 'room' in a car). Instead, use 공간 for physical space or 자리 for a seat or spot.
Did you know?
- In Korea, a 방 is traditionally associated with the ondol underfloor heating system, meaning the room is often the primary place for sitting and sleeping on the floor.
- Depending on the Chinese character used, the sound 방 can refer to a 'room', a 'bulletin board' or 'releasing' something.
- Certain specialized businesses are named using 방, such as pc방 for internet cafes and 노래방 for singing rooms.
Examples in context
- 나는 내 방이 있다.I have my own room.This sentence shows how to express possession of a room using 방.Tatoeba #11105254 by intertime, translation #436677 by lukaszpp
- 이 방은 너무 어두워.This room is too dark.This sentence uses 방 to describe the lighting conditions of a room.Tatoeba #8365100 by Eunhee, translation #680631 by Source_VOA
- 내 방에 TV가 있다.There is a television in my room.This sentence uses 방 to indicate the location of an object.Tatoeba #11105768 by intertime, translation #251759 by CK
- 회의실이 어디에 있나요?Where is the meeting room?
- 손님을 위한 별도의 공간이 있나요?Is there a separate room for guests?
- 어느 방에서 자니?Which room do you sleep in?
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Example conversation
Jihoon and Jieun are looking at a new apartment layout.
- 지훈 Ji-hun이 방은 정말 넓네요.i bang-eun jeongmal neolp-ne-yo.This room is really spacious.
- 지은 Ji-eun맞아요, 지훈 씨.ma-ja-yo, ji-hun ssi.That's right, Jihoon.
- 지훈 Ji-hun방이 몇 개 필요해요?bang-i myeot gae pil-yo-hae-yo?How many rooms do you need?
- 지은 Ji-eun방 두 개면 충분해요.bang du gae-myeon chung-bun-hae-yo.Two rooms are enough.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “room” translations and entries 방, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 방, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
